Hamilton Bulldogs

HARTFORD — Yann Danis was home in Virginia, monitoring the rosters of American Hockey League teams and waiting for an opportunity. Danis, 33, was released by the Norfolk Admirals from a professional tryout deal Dec. 18. As a veteran of 10 professional seasons, he was an obvious candidate for a team searching for stability in goal. When Hartford Wolf Pack veteran goaltender Cedrick Desjardins injured his knee, Danis' agent threw out a line to the New York Rangers. When it was discovered Desjardins had a season-ending ACL tear, the Rangers bit and Danis was signed to a professional tryout with the Wolf Pack. But here's the flip side of Danis' good fortune: Desjardins is...

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